Hospital Food Service Associate: Patient Meals & Catering

Aurora Health Care; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is seeking a hospital food service worker to assemble and deliver patient meals, stock cafeterias, and support catering events. The role requires basic knowledge of food service, strong customer service, and the ability to use common computer tools.

No formal education is required, and training is provided on-site. You will work in a fast-paced environment across patient care areas, ensuring safe food handling, accurate tray delivery, and friendly

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in hospital/healthcare food service.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
• Good communication and customer service for internal/external customers.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office; ability to use e‑mail and internet.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient and mobile meal trays per diet guidelines and productivity standards.
• Load and transport food carts; deliver trays to patient rooms per procedures.
• Serve food to visitors in cafeteria; operate cash register and balance cash reports as needed.
• Perform cleaning duties in kitchen and cafeteria; wash pots and dishes per procedures.
• Assist with catering events; decorate for special days/promotions; present daily specials.
• Prepare snacks, beverages, sandwiches following standardized recipes and portions.
• Prepare and replenish supplies in retail areas and kitchen; stock dishes, utensils, glassware, napkins, trays.
• Deliver and stock across nursing units, lounges, and ER; follow procedures with productivity.
• Monitor food temperatures; ensure safe handling to prevent foodborne illness.

Skills

Basic knowledge in food service

Reading & comprehension

Customer service

Office software & email

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is seeking a hospital food service worker to assemble and deliver patient meals, stock cafeterias, and support catering events. The role requires basic knowledge of food service, strong customer service, and the ability to use common computer tools.

No formal education is required, and training is provided on-site. You will work in a fast-paced environment across patient care areas, ensuring safe food handling, accurate tray delivery, and friendly